Frequent use of laxatives may cause ‘lazy colon’ which makes the body dependent on the medication to properly void the bowels. Since a primary cause of occasional constipation is not getting enough fiber-rich foods, Torkos suggests adding more vegetables, legumes, whole grains and fruits to the child’s diet. Meeting the recommended dietary fiber intake may still be difficult, so consider a fiber supplement. Gluten-free Sunfiber dissolves crystal clear in water, and is tasteless and odorless. It can also be mixed into food and many beverages, which may help parents boost their pickiest eater’s fiber intake. This truly regulating soluble fiber also has no uncomfortable side effects.
Many gluten-free breads are made with rice or tapioca flour, and are low in fiber. Look for breads made with bean or nut flours, and add more high-fiber foods to your diet such as vegetables and seeds. “Because it’s tough to consistently get enough fiber, consider a natural fiber supplement,” Torkos said. “One that I recommend is Sunfiber. It is gluten free and easily added to just about any beverage.” Sunfiber is tasteless and odorless, and dissolves crystal clear in water.
A lot of people think they have to give up eating a lot of fruits and vegetables because they are harder to digest or -- in the case of fruit -- they contain a lot of natural sugar. The fear is that these foods may actually worsen their gas and bloating. Instead of giving up these very nutritious foods, try adding Sunfiber to your daily routine.
“My recommendation is that yogurt is a phenomenal dessert: treat it as such.” Lynn suggests a high-protein, low-sugar breakfast shake using a pure whey powder. “It’s a 25 percent metabolic boost,” she said. “I add Sunfiber which is a regulating fiber.” True regulating fibers, such as Sunfiber help maintain intestinal health, comfort and balance, assisting with both occasional diarrhea and constipation.
Sunfiber assists in weight control by providing a feeling of comfortable fullness, or satiety. It also helps manage blood glucose levels by manipulating the glycemic index (GI) of foods.
Daily Sunfiber intake also helps to avoid the bloated feeling caused by occasional constipation, and unlike many of the fibers out there, won’t lead to the opposite problem of loose stools or worse, diarrhea. It’s like a daily workout for your intestines and colon, because it helps move the poop through the chute at the right speed.
This soluble fiber supplement helps provide a comfortable feeling of fullness, or satiety. Sunfiber can be mixed with water or any non-carbonated beverage. It can also be added to foods and can be used in cooking or baking.
She suggests starting off the day with a homemade slimming smoothie. She doesn’t recommend premade or fresh store-bought smoothies. “These are pumped with more sugar than soda. Stay away and make your own,” she said. Her recipe includes high-grade whey and Sunfiber. “I make two. Mine is made with a little coffee. It’s absolutely delicious, and boosts my metabolism 25 percent. Then for my kids, I will add fresh fruit.”
Research has shown that Sunfiber helps provide a feeling of satiety, and also reduces the urge to snack between meals. “If you’re looking to slim down over the summer months, and you want something that can help control your appetite and stabilize blood sugar, don’t look to any of the weight-loss gimmicks,” said Torkos.
The researchers measured the study participants’ satiety using numerous parameters. The studies demonstrated that PHGG helped people feel fuller immediately after a meal. In addition, results from study two suggested that prolonged PHGG consumption may significantly reduce calorie intake from snacking throughout the day.
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